| What are you looking for in a sword? While some | | | | really necessary? If this is your situation, you can |
| sword buyers are looking for a fully functional and | | | | save a considerable amount of money by |
| "battle ready" sword, others are simply interested | | | | purchasing a sword without a full tang. Although |
| in having a sword for display in their home or | | | | some sword enthusiasts prefer a traditionally |
| business. I'm writing this article to help you to | | | | made sword with a full tang even for display |
| make an educated decision when you are ready | | | | purposes, it is not really necessary to have such |
| to buy a sword online. | | | | strength for a sword that will simply sit on display. |
| If you plan to use your new sword for cutting | | | | Do you want to test the durability of your new |
| exercises, martial arts practice or other physical | | | | sword by doing cutting tests? If so, I recommend |
| tasks, you should consider buying a full tang | | | | purchasing a full tang sword with high carbon steel. |
| sword. A full tang basically means that the metal | | | | Swords with high carbon steel usually stay sharp |
| from the blade extends all the way to the end of | | | | for long periods of time and require less |
| the sword's handle. These types of swords are | | | | maintenance in terms of sharpening. However, |
| typically much stronger and safer than swords | | | | beware that high carbon steels will rust and |
| with a half tang or even a ¾ tang, and you | | | | corrode if not cared for properly. To prevent this |
| will be thankful to have that added strength. | | | | from happening, always leave a light coat of oil or |
| What if you just want a nice looking sword to | | | | Vaseline on the blade of your sword. |
| hang up or display in your home? Is a full tang | | | | |